Understanding Nursing Research - 5th edition

Summary: Learn how to evaluate and apply research with the #1 nursing research book! Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice is known for its authoritative content, a time-tested step-by-step approach, and abundant use of research examples. With improved clarity and readability, the new edition strengthens its focus on evidence-based practice to better demonstrate how the steps of the research process relate to evidence-based nursing. Writte

n by two of the leaders in the field of nursing research, Nancy Burns and Susan K. Grove, this full-color text offers unique insights into understanding, appraising, and applying published research to evidence-based practice.

* Authoritative content is written by two of the true pioneers in nursing research, who offer unique, first-hand insights into the field.

* Research examples provide practice in working with published studies, with many of the examples including Critical Appraisal and Implications for Practice sections.

* A clear, step-by-step organization introduces the research process and demonstrates how this systematic framework relates to evidence-based practice.

* An expanded emphasis on evidence-based practice helps you develop skills in studying and appraising published research, so you are prepared for your role in working with research evidence.

* Enhanced coverage of qualitative research allows prepares you to approach research questions and clinical questions with an unbiased view of the researcher's methodology.

* Two different appraisal processes are included:

* A traditional in-depth critical appraisal process prepares you for graduate-level work in research.

* A concise, practice-focused research appraisal process equips you for quick and accurate evaluation of the applicability of research findings to clinical practice.

* Updated research examples prepare you for evidence-based practice by using the physiologic conditions and hospitalized patients seen in clinicals.

Summary: Learn how to evaluate and apply research with the #1 nursing research book! Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based Practice is known for its authoritative content, a time-tested step-by-step approach, and abundant use of research examples. With improved clarity and readability, the new edition strengthens its focus on evidence-based practice to better demonstrate how the steps of the research process relate to evidence-based nursing. Written by two of the leaders in the field of nursing research, Nancy Burns and Susan K. Grove, this full-color text offers unique insights into understanding, appraising, and applying published research to evidence-based practice.

* Authoritative content is written by two of the true pioneers in nursing research, who offer unique, first-hand insights into the field.

* Research examples provide practice in working with published studies, with many of the examples including Critical Appraisal and Implications for Practice sections.

* A clear, step-by-step organization introduces the research process and demonstrates how this systematic framework relates to evidence-based practice.

* An expanded emphasis on evidence-based practice helps you develop skills in studying and appraising published research, so you are prepared for your role in working with research evidence.

* Enhanced coverage of qualitative research allows prepares you to approach research questions and clinical questions with an unbiased view of the researcher's methodology.

* Two different appraisal processes are included:

* A traditional in-depth critical appraisal process prepares you for graduate-level work in research.

* A concise, practice-focused research appraisal process equips you for quick and accurate evaluation of the applicability of research findings to clinical practice.

* Updated research examples prepare you for evidence-based practice by using the physiologic conditions and hospitalized patients seen in clinicals. ...show less

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